Experts recommend Plustek ePhoto Z300 more than Epson Perfection V600
As of 4 Jan 2025, experts prefer Plustek ePhoto Z300 over Epson Perfection V600, but both Photo Scanners have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Plustek ePhoto Z300 received 6 recommendations: from PCMag (22 Nov 2024), PC Guide (12 Jun 2024) PCreview (5 Jan 2023) and 3 others. By contrast, Epson Perfection V600 received only 5 recommendations from PCreview (5 Jan 2023), Spy (4 Feb 2022) Creative Bloq (25 Jun 2024) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Photo Scanner | PCMag  | Lifewire  | Popular Mechanics  | PC Guide  | PCreview  | Spy  | Creative Bloq  | TechRadar  | Digital Camera World  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | -1 | $200 |  Plustek ePhoto Z300 The Plustek ePhoto Z300 is a fast and efficient scanner ideal for individuals or small businesses that need to scan a variety of documents and photos, with a maximum optical resolution of 600 dpi and compatibility with both Mac and PC operating systems. | 7 | - | - | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | 6 |
| 4 | - | $443 |  Epson Perfection V600 The Epson Perfection V600 is a high-quality scanner that is ideal for photographers, artists, and anyone who needs high-quality scans of photos, documents, and film. | - | - | - | - | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Jan 2023 PCreview ranked Plustek ePhoto Z300 as #3 and Epson Perfection V600 as #9
Rank Photo Scanner Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Plustek ePhoto Z300 The Best Photo Scanner for Mac... ... ... #9 out of 9 Epson Perfection V600 The Best Professional Photo ScannerSource: www.pcreview.net - On 4 Feb 2022 Spy ranked Epson Perfection V600 as #2 and Plustek ePhoto Z300 as #4
Rank Photo Scanner Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Epson Perfection V600 Best Mid-Range Photo Scanner... ... ... #4 out of 11 Plustek ePhoto Z300 Best For Speed... ... ... Source: spy.com - On 25 Jun 2024 Creative Bloq ranked Epson Perfection V600 as #1 and Plustek ePhoto Z300 as #2
Rank Photo Scanner Comment #1 out of 7 Epson Perfection V600 The best photo scanner overall / Editor's Choice#2 out of 7 Plustek ePhoto Z300 The best budget photo scanner.... ... ... Source: www.creativebloq.com - On 6 Aug 2024 Digital Camera World ranked Epson Perfection V600 as #4 and Plustek ePhoto Z300 as #6
Rank Photo Scanner Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Epson Perfection V600 The best-value scanner for negatives and slides... ... ... #6 out of 8 Plustek ePhoto Z300 Archive hundreds of old photos, fast, at 300dpi... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 3 Jun 2024 TechRadar ranked Epson Perfection V600 as #3
Rank Photo Scanner Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Epson Perfection V600 The best mid-range photo scanner... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 22 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Plustek ePhoto Z300 as #7
Rank Photo Scanner Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Plustek ePhoto Z300 Best Compact Sheetfed Photo ScannerSource: www.pcmag.com - On 12 Jun 2024 PC Guide ranked Plustek ePhoto Z300 as #3
Rank Photo Scanner Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Plustek ePhoto Z300 Best Fast Photo Scanner... ... ... Source: www.pcguide.com
After counting and adding up the 63 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Plustek ePhoto Z300 outranks Epson Perfection V600. This is not to say that Epson Perfection V600 is a bad option. Like Plustek ePhoto Z300, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Plustek ePhoto Z300 outranks Epson Perfection V600 by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 4 Jan 2025, Plustek ePhoto Z300 is more critically acclaimed than Epson Perfection V600.
| Rank | Change | Price | Photo Scanner | PCMag | Lifewire | Popular Mechanics | PC Guide | PCreview | Spy | Creative Bloq | TechRadar | Digital Camera World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $530 |  Epson FastFoto FF-680W The Epson FastFoto FF-680W is a high-quality scanner that can quickly and efficiently digitize old photos and documents with a resolution of up to 1200 dpi and a speed of up to 45 pages per minute. | 4 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | +1 | $1267 |  Epson Perfection V850 Pro The Epson Perfection V850 Pro is a high-end scanner designed for professional photographers and graphic designers who require high-quality scans and color accuracy, with a maximum optical resolution of 6400 dpi and a range of software options. | - | - | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | -1 | $200 | Plustek ePhoto Z300 The Plustek ePhoto Z300 is a fast and efficient scanner ideal for individuals or small businesses that need to scan a variety of documents and photos, with a maximum optical resolution of 600 dpi and compatibility with both Mac and PC operating systems. | 7 | - | - | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | 6 |
| 4 | - | $443 | Epson Perfection V600 The Epson Perfection V600 is a high-quality scanner that is ideal for photographers, artists, and anyone who needs high-quality scans of photos, documents, and film. | - | - | - | - | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Trusted Reviews | 90 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 76 |
| Lowest score by ProductReview.com.au | 50 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by ephotozine.com | 80 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 75 |
| Lowest score by PCMag | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Create extraordinary enlargements from film: 6400 x 9600 dpi for enlargements up to 17 Inches x 22 Inches. Maximum Scan Area 8.5 x 11.7 inches. TPU 2.7 x 9.5 inches
- Remove the appearance of dust and scratches from film: Digital ICE for Film
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From Seller:
- The easiest way to scan photos and documents. Supports 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 in sizes photo scanning but also letter and A4 size paper. Optical Resolution is up to 600 dpi ( PS: two setting: 300dpi/ 600dpi).
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